On your bike: Mel B and Stephen Belafonte take Manhattan...on two wheels

No doubt she can probably afford something a bit more streamlined, but Mel B opted for the cumbersome looking Citibike when she ventured out in New York on Saturday.

The 38-year-old former Spice Girl was heading out with husband Stephen Belafonte for a shopping trip in downtown Manhattan when she was spotted weaving through traffic on the environmentally friendly mode of transport – a variant of the Boris bikes commonly used on London streets.

Dressed in a black vest top and matching trousers, mum -of-three Mel kept her eyes hidden behind a pair of heavy shades as she cruised the streets on another hot summer’s day in the Big Apple.

On your bike: Former Spice Girl Mel B takes to the streets of Manhattan on two wheels

Along for the ride was film producer Stephen, who looked casual in a sky-blue Puma sweater, jogging bottoms and Air Jordan’s.

The couple were paying their second visit to Chanel in as many days, with Stephen later spotted clutching a large bag from the luxury store while they strolled arm in arm.

The Thank You for Smoking producer also seemed to have an issue with a mystery man standing outside a hotel, with the pair seeming to enter a staring contest as they passed by.

Mel had previously called into Chanel on Friday looking like she was ready for a workout in her fitted white T-shirt and jogging bottoms before taking a stroll around SoHo with her man.

Mind how you go: Mel enjoys a ride through Manhattan on the Citibike - a variant of the Boris bikes commonly used on London streets

Wheely nice: Mel opted for the environmentally friendly mode of transport for her latest shopping trip on Saturday

The pair later posted a loving shot for Mel’s 804,000 followers shortly after arriving at the singer’s favourite New York restaurant for a bite to eat.

‘Mr chow with the love of my life @stephenthinks1,’ read a tweet accompanying the shot.

While her music career nosedived following the unofficial hiatus of The Spice Girls in 2000, Mel still hopes to re-establish herself as a solo artist some eight years on from the release of her last solo single, Today – which peaked at number 41 in the UK.

Double trouble: Mel was accompanied by husband Stephen Belafonte for her shopping trip in downtown Manhattan on Saturday

Arm in arm: Mel and Stephen link arms for a stroll through New York after paying a visit to luxury designer store Chanel

Eyeball to eyeball: Stephen appears to 'stare down' a man outside a nearby hotel as they take a walk on Saturday

She recently told Zap 2It: 'I want to get my music out there. I just want a hot R&B single or a sassy single to represent. And my own talk show - that would be nice.'

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Mel and Stephen are not alone in choosing the Citibike for sojourns around New York – Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio was also sighted cycling around Manhattan on one of the distinctive blue bikes on Thursday.

The 39-year-old actor appeared to be enjoying a quiet smoke while he rode, but on closer inspection his ‘cigarette’ was one of the increasingly popular ‘E-ciggy’s’ favoured by smokers attempting to kick the habit.

Two become one: Mel posted this loving shot on Twitter on Thursday

Haven't I seen you before: Leonardo DiCaprio rides a Citibike through Manhattan on Thursday

The need for speed: Leonardo enjoys a bike ride through Manhattan on Thursday